Alice: “Where should I go?”
The Cheshire Cat: “That depends on where you want to end up.”
–Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
The ceasefire with Iran is falling apart. Iran claims that the United States agreed to things that the United States did not agree to at all. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Missiles are still being launched at Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States. Iran has no interest in peace, and its behavior demonstrates that it is unserious.
What will President Trump do? The Observations submits that there is only 1 thing he can do; bomb Iran back to the Stone Age. Only with regime change will there be any chance for a lasting peace in that region.
“This is not ok. Invoke the 25th amendment. Impeach. Remove. This unhinged lunatic must be removed from office.”
–Representative Ilhan Omar (D. Mn.).
Mr. Trump is not an “unhinged lunatic”. And he did not marry his brother, unlike a certain member of Congress. Let us deport this woman, and liberate the citizens of her Minneapolis Congressional district.
Federal judge Brian Murphy, a China Joe appointee who must love getting slapped down by the appellate courts, ruled that the Trump Administration could not withdraw Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopian aliens present in the United States. What part of “temporary” does Judge Murphy not understand?
“The attacks on tourists and Easter worshippers in Sri Lanka are an attack on humanity.”
–Barak Hussein Obama, commenting on terrorist attacks that occurred on Easter Sunday at 3 churches in the majority Muslim country.
“Easter worshippers”? Does he mean Christians? And does he not know that Christians do not worship Easter. Christians worship Jesus Christ.
Barack Obama’s “Easter worshippers” locution was more than a stylistic choice; it was symptomatic of anti-Westernism and a deeper reluctance to confront uncomfortable realities about religious persecution in the Muslim world. Muslim leaders who preside over or tolerate the eradication of Christian communities should face unrelenting international pressure to reform or be exposed as enablers of atrocity. And the West—if led by leaders with a clearer moral vision—should stand unapologetically with the persecuted Church. Anything less is not diplomacy; it is surrender.
Christians are not seasonal worshippers or abstract “people of faith.” They are the body of Christ under siege, and their defense is a test of our civilization’s soul. History will judge those who looked away.
In Fairfax County, Virginia, 75% of murders just this year were committed by illegal aliens. Governor Abigail Spanberger (D. Va.) continues to insist that Virginia embrace her “sanctuary” policies, and refuse to cooperate with ICE and the Border Patrol. Enter Border Czar Tom Homan who informed Governor Spanberger that her obstinance will not prevent federal law enforcement from doing its job, and that he would just send ICE agents into the Commonwealth.
The Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C. is already preparing for its annual “Pride” celebration during the month of June. Nothing like getting an early start on the celebration of sin!
The Masters golf tournament is being played this weekend. Now that Spring has sprung, the sporting world’s eyes turn South to Augusta, Georgia, where the world’s greatest golfers gather to contend for the season’s first “major” tournament. The magnolias, dogwoods, and azaleas are in full bloom. The green grass is meticulously maintained. There are carpets in homes which are not as nice as the fairways. The wind is warm and light. The Sun shines benevolently down on, perhaps, the most beautiful golf course in the United States, if not the world.
For those lucky enough to be admitted to Augusta National Golf Club’s hallowed grounds, it is a return to a simpler time. Cellphones, cameras, and other technology are banned, thus requiring the patrons to live in the moment. Pimiento cheese and egg salad sandwiches are eaten, and Georgia peach ice cream sandwiches are in high demand. There is no running, or obnoxious cheering or jeering. Patrons are knowledgeable and polite, acknowledging good shots, and lamenting poor shots.
English and I are not lucky enough to be there this year. Uncle Tom’s widow possesses his badges, and so far, our telephone has not rung nor has an invitation otherwise been extended. But we will watch the tournament on television this weekend. It is the best show of the year.
Mark Calcavecchia, the winner of the 1989 Open Championship, was removed by Augusta National Golf Club security for using his phone this week at the Masters. The members take their rules very seriously.
“How are you guys? No wonder you’re smiling working with this good-looking chick, eh . . . .”
–Gary Player, addressing male members of The Golf Channel crew, and referring to Anna Jackson, an on air host, at The Masters on Wednesday.
Social media erupted following Gary Player’s remarks, calling him names that we will not reprint here. LIGHTEN UP PEOPLE! It was a compliment. Gary Player is 90 years old, he is not a pervert, and he has a lifelong reputation as a gentleman. GOODNESS, WHY IS EVERYONE SO DAMN SENSITIVE?!?
Former Los Angeles Dodger 2nd baseman Davey Lopes has died at age 80. R. I. P.
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